Fall Fun on the Rails
One of our favorite ways to view Ohio’s beautiful fall foliage is from a train. This fall, many of Ohio’s trains are offering fall foliage tours and events, as well as special Halloween train rides. To learn more visit each train’s website for details and ticket information.
ATHENS COUNTY (NE OH)
HOCKING VALLEY SCENIC RAILWAY
All rides depart from the Nelsonville Depot, located at 33 W. Canal Street along Business U.S. Route 33 in Nelsonville, Ohio.
740.753.9531 | hvsry.org
CUYAHOGA COUNTY ( NE OH)
CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD
2024 update: Board at the Akron Northside Station or Peninsula Depot. Operating Wednesday – Sunday through October 27.
Please check schedule for any changes. Purchase tickets in advance.
cvsr.org
Climb aboard the National Park Scenic Train! The 90-minute excursion is the best way to enjoy fall and take in the sweeping views of the changing leaves in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from a one-of-a-kind vantage point.
(Banner photo credit: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad)
HANCOCK COUNTY (NW OH)
NORTHWEST OHIO RAILROAD PRESERVATION, INC.
12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-423-2995 | nworrp.org
Updated for 2024*.
* Please visit website and confirm scheduled times before heading out.
Touch-a-Truck and Ride a Train!
September 13, 2025 | 10pm-2pm
Pumpkin Train
September 20 – October 19, 2025
Saturdays and Sundays
1pm-5pm
Halloween Express
September 26-October 19, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Non-scary Halloween train ride for the whole family
Findlay Fall Harvest Festival
October 3-5, 20205
Friday and Saturday:
9:00 AM until 9:00 PM
Sunday: Noon until 5:00 PM
Trick-Or-Treat Train
October 18 & 25, 2025
Oct 19: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Oct 26: 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Oct 26: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
LORAIN COUNTY (NE OH)
LORAIN & WEST VIRGINIA RAILWAY
Location: 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, Ohio
lwvry.org
* Please visit website and confirm scheduled times before heading out.
MUSKINGUM COUNTY (CENTRAL OH)
ZANESVILLE & WESTERN SCENIC RAILROAD
Location: 5700 OH-204, Mt Perry, OH 43760
zwsr.org
* Please visit website and confirm scheduled times before heading out.
Train Robbery Weekend – September 20-21, 2025
Pumpkin Trains – October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2025
WARREN COUNTY (SW OH)
Photo courtesy of LM&M RAILROAD.
LM&M RAILROAD
Location: Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
127 S Mechanic St, Lebanon, OH 45036
lebanonrr.com
* Please visit website and confirm scheduled times before heading out.
Pumpkin Patch Express
October 18-19, 25-26, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY (NE OH)
ORRVILLE RAILROAD HERITAGE SOCIETY
Location: Orrville Union Depot
145 Depot Street, Orrville, Ohio 44667
330.683.2426 | orrvillerailroad.com
Updated for 2024*.
* Please visit website and confirm scheduled times before heading out.
October 2025 is Pumpkin Hayride Month.
Dates: October 11 & 25, 2025
This page has been updated to reflect the 2025 Ohio fall train season.
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